Intern - Plant Processes

We are seeking a Process Control Intern for the summer of 2027 at Minnesota Ore Operations. This is a temporary full-time position. The Internship affords the opportunity to apply educational experiences to real world process control applications. Experiences are offered that encompass both existing system maintenance / enhancements, as well as ground up design, development and installation of new systems and processes, focused on productivity and quality improvements. Strong mentoring by seasoned Process Control Engineers ensures a mutually beneficial work experience. We will be hiring one intern for our Minntac location (Mountain Iron). This is a safety sensitive position requiring drug and alcohol testing.


Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to assisting with the following:

• Foster a safe working environment.
• Learn mining operations.
• The position will involve creating and maintaining web-based computer programs utilizing, C#, Python, and SQL.
• This position will involve installation, configuration, and support of mobile Windows clients installed on remote equipment.
• Responsibilities will also include basic networking configuration of various systems.
• The applicant will also help support and configure 3rd party server software on Windows Server based OS’s.
• Applicant must have good communication skills to work with both on-site personnel and 3rd party vendor systems for support.
• The applicant will translate business requirements into industrial solutions and interact with personnel throughout the organization both as an individual and in a team environment.  

Requirements:

• Candidates must be a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree. Prefer candidates pursuing degrees in; Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Candidates must be a current student and have completed their sophomore year by June 2027 and be in good academic standing.
• Must have at least a 2.75 GPA, will accept 2.5 with experience.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Preferred Skills: 

We are looking for motivated self-starters that can work in a fast paced, data-driven environment. The successful undergraduate will be an analytical problem solver, have an extremely high level of customer focus and a passion for process improvement. In addition, a successful intern will have: 

• Demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and an aptitude for your area of study 
• A strong record of team, project and/or people leadership in a work setting and/or extracurricular activities 
• A willingness to take initiative to understand the business 
• An aptitude for problem solving; strong writing and verbal communication skills
• A strong commitment to excellence and to personal and professional growth 
• Must be resourceful, responsible, tenacious, curious, independent, confident and high energy 
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. 
• Leadership and strong decision-making skills 
• Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically

Rate: $23.50 – 25.50/hr. This base salary range is a good faith estimate. Based on candidate skills/experience the final offer may be lower/higher. 

Salary : $24 - $26